Real-world cases
Make an economic decision, then inspect its assumptions.
Six structured cases connect real-world context to transparent classroom models. Work locally as a guest; sign in only when you want to save a private case record.
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Oil Price Shock
Balance inflation control, household support, and output after an adverse energy-cost shock.
Carbon Tax Design
Use a corrective price while considering output, revenue, distribution, and alternatives.
Housing Rent Control
Examine affordability, shortages, allocation, and supply incentives under a binding rent ceiling.
Minimum Wage
Compare wage protection, labour demand, and targeted support in a transparent labour-market proxy.
Tariff Conflict
Assess consumer prices, domestic firms, revenue, retaliation, and the limits of a one-country policy lever.
Restaurant Food Waste
Use a newsvendor-style inventory decision to balance waste, stockouts, customer experience, and insurance.